Entrepreneurship has become an important topic of social debate. In order to promote business, it is also necessary to know and understand the stages of the transformation of entrepreneurship. This book describes the history of Finnish entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship from the mid-19th century to the present. There are also descriptions of the well-known Finnish entrepreneurs of different times and sectors.
The book presents an informative analysis of the development of entrepreneurship and provides insights into the development of the Finnish economy and the manner in which entrepreneurship has evolved with the development of society. It also describes current phenomena within entrepreneurship, such as the entrepreneurial ecosystem and collaboration in entrepreneurship education.
Finnish Entrepreneurs book is part of the model of cooperation in entrepreneurship teaching in Jyväskylä´s educational institutions, which has received international recognition for promoting entrepreneurship. The book diversifies the teaching material used in entrepreneurship education. It is suitable as a reading for all those who are interested of economic development and entrepreneurship.
Identifying and leveraging personal strengths
Observing and perceiving opportunities and seizing them
The ability to understand the economy and its operation